Police in Essex, Massachusetts, are searching for a driver they said left the scene after hitting a child on an electric scooter and then flagging down an officer.

The crash happened shortly before 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Western Avenue and Pond Street.

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The 11-year-old child was not seriously hurt and did not require hospitalization, police said. The victim's parents responded to the scene.

Essex police said the driver, an older man, was in a silver or grey Mercedes-Benz convertible with Florida plates.

The man flagged down a police officer before driving off, according to authorities.

Anyone with information is asked to call 978-768-6628.

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